Hot dogs are a staple at summer cookouts. Sadly, a basic dog on a bun will cost you around 350 calories and 20g fat... so imagine the stats for a fully loaded frankfurter! Even the wrong turkey dogs can be a diet disaster. (Sad but true.) Luckily, it's easy enough to bring along your own pack of no-guilt franks... Sharing encouraged!

A mainstay at summertime BBQs, picnics, and get-togethers, this stuff is mainly carb-heavy taters slathered in a heavy mayo-packed dressing. A 2/3-cup scoop usually packs close to 300 calories and nearly 20g fat -- and it's just a SIDE DISH. Sheesh...

While burgers are ubiquitous year-round, summer is prime time for the fresh-off-the-grill variety. But the average cheeseburger at a BBQ has 450 calories and 25g fat (sometimes MUCH more), and a basic hamburger isn't much better! A box of Boca Original Vegan Meatless Burgers is an easy swap to bring along to a cookout. Chances are, some vegetarian partygoers will thank you!

Another classic side dish. Sometimes it takes the form of a creamy macaroni salad, which can easily contain around 465 calories and close to 30g fat per cup. Other times, it appears innocent enough... but look out! Many non-creamy pasta salads are loaded with oil, packing about 360 calories and 20g fat per cup. Good thing we've got swaps...

Margaritas, daiquiris, mojitos... Sweet cocktails are especially appealing during hot summer months. But the alcohol itself is full of calories, and the fruity mixers are generally LOADED with sugar. HG tip: Lots of restaurants and bars are getting savvy to the slimmed-down cocktail game, so look for low-calorie finds before you order. And click here to read up on happy hour survival!

One thing you're sure to encounter at summer outings is DIP. Regular guacamole is fine in super-small portions... but the calories add up FAST! And just 2 tbsp. of ranch dip can have up to 120 calories and 12g fat. Luckily, we've got great recipes for you to bring to the party. (And click here for non-chip dippers!)

Summer cries out for handheld ice cream treats. We want sandwiches, bars, and cones (the stuff you get from the ice cream man), but we don't want high fat and calorie counts. Click here for our favorite store-bought treats. As for recipes...

Make 'Em: That's right, you can TOTALLY make your own! Nutty chocolate-covered frozen bananas will satisfy all your cravings. And if you like ice cream sandwiches, we've got you covered -- recipes with graham crackers, VitaTops, and even rice cakes!

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There's some debate about whether National Soft Ice Cream Day is August 18th or 19th -- regardless, it's THIS weekend. Click here for our soft-serve advice... Yes, it applies to both fro yo and ice cream!

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